Rila from Pastra
Kyustendil, bulgaria
16.3km 1812m 11.1%
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Rila from Pastra
Kyustendil, bulgaria
Rila from Pastra is one of cycling's great tests — 16.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,812m from base to summit. Averaging 11.1%, the road kicks to 17.9% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,558m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
- The crux hits between km 5 and km 13 — 41km above 10% averaging 13.4%.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 2500m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- The 22 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
16.3km
Avg Gradient
11.1%
Max Gradient
17.9%
Elevation Gain
1812m
Summit
2,558m
Wall Rating
8.3
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